SHAPING THE SHIFT podcast, a pod about change & uncertainty, for dreamers, creatives, and folks who want to get free.

Shaping the Shift Podcast

We Are Eternal with Rene Marie

The first thing you will fall in love with in this episode is the voice of Rene Marie. Our intuitive and exquisite sister from Trinidad brings sacred wisdom with clarity and compassion in this lovely conversation about the WILD and the ETERNAL. ...

Breathe & Listen: To Be Black, Wild, & Loved

For this series Thea included her own poetry, excerpts from her upcoming work, TO BE BLACK, WILD & LOVED, for her STS family to enjoy and transition between conversations. We hope you enjoy every moment!

The Wild Body W Jessica Schafer

Thea Monyeé surrounds herself with priests and priestesses, and  is one we are thrilled to introduce to you! This episode we explore The Wild Body and how we can sustain empowered relationship with it within seemingly restrictive and even oppressive...

Breathe & Listen: Can A Wild Black Thang Like Me Be Loved?

We Are Sovereign W Akilah S. Richards

Our Day Ones will remember that  is STS’s very first guest!    She is back and fully charged for a thick and rich conversation, WE ARE SOVEREIGN.   We are born sovereign beings, and systematically taught to surrender our agency and...

Breathe & Listen: When Was The Last Time You Wasn’t Owned?

Born Wild, Born Free w/ Thea Monyeé

Cuddle up with our host Thea Monyeé and grab your favorite winter drink as she sets the tone for your STS journey, BORN WILD, BORN FREE.   For this series Thea included her own poetry, excerpts from her upcoming work, TO BE BLACK, WILD &...

Manifesting Love Across The Multiverse w/ Ebony Janice

For our closing episode of our Love Series, we had to invite our beloved Ebony Janice Moore back to discuss that amazing and also terrible thing called LOVE (IYKYK!) How do we know if we are loving in the right timeline? Who’s time/pace/path are we...

Evolving Love w/ Mark Winkler

Talk about close to home! This episode Thea and her husband of over seven years, Mark Winkler (we ADORE us some MARK!) allow us into their world and share the tenderness of evolving love within long term relationships… Whew… This one got us a bit...

Limitless Love w/ Tamikka Claybrook

As we continue our LOVE SERIES, we welcome our very own  to share her thoughts and beliefs around SOVEREIGNTY, FREEDOM, and LIMITLESS LOVE. Tamikka is a Thought Partner and Dream Strategist relentlessly focused on creating space for each individual to...

More Than Words w/ Maimouna

Welcome to episode three of our LOVE SERIES, where we are sitting in delicious communion with each other and LOVE. Our guest. Maimouna Sene can best be described as a traveling human being, painted with komplex colors, shaped by multiple lenses. We...

Destined To Love w/ Talani

Are you ready to enjoy a delightfully full and flowy conversation between our Thea Monyeé and her seven part Aries/All part Goddess daughter Talani?   Talani is a multifaceted artist who could turn thrifting into an Olympic sport and loves...

Shaping Love

We are shaking things up a bit. We are moving in series, not seasons, feeling a deeper commitment to sitting with these conversations in a more intimate and embodied way…Thank you  for inspiring us. We want you to deeply enjoy this short and sweet...

The Tender of Transition

This tender episode was recorded back in May 2022, but wasn't ripe enough to release...until now. Now is the perfect time to dive into another unearthing episode of SHAPING THE SHIFT as we discuss a MAJOR transition in Thea's life and how we can stay...

Becoming River

This episode is a heart opener for those of us who have never experienced true safety in our bodies, and our environments. The kind of love and safety that disarms us and cradles us into sweet transformation, from rock to water, from fire to wind. ...

All About Love

We use this closing episode of 2021 to honor bell hooks and be vulnerable about love and all our messy attempts to define it.

Syncing With Spirit

A continuation from last week’s talk on our human dynamics. This week we dive into our spiritual relationships!

Embracing the Awkward

This episode sits with listeners in the awkward space of changing and growing while maintaining relationships. We don't all evolve at the same pace. How can we center our joy in the shifting and renegotiating of our relationships as we grow and...

For The Initiated

This episode, Thea outlines the intention of this season and shares some of the re-Sources and natural/spiritual laws that will guide this seasons work on Shaping The Shift.As always bring your pens and pads and don’t forget to review, like, share,...

Character in the Midst of Chaos

Much about this moment in time is a question of character. It is as though the natural world is demanding every nation, society, city, family, and individual to answer a single question: WHO ARE YOU? ~                    This question is at the core...

Hold Us Sacred: Heart Opening with Maryleyayo!

#shiftshapers, we have reached the end of our Season Three journey!   Join us for our powerful season finale, 45: Hold Us Sacred: Heart Opening with Maryleyayo! ⁣ Marley Ayo is the brainchild of STS host Thea Monyeé. This creative wellness...

REWIND: The After (Season 1 Episode 1)

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Shaping the Shift!

The Power of Lineage w/ Thea Monyeé

Hey, #shiftshapers! We've got another reflective and energizing solo episode of STS! This week, in Episode 44: The Power of Lineage, Thea Monyeé guides us through an exploration of lineage to extract existential meaning, honor our ancestors, and tap...

Con Mi Padre

Hey, #shiftshapers! We have the most amazing treat for you this week!  Welcome into The Bajareque with Thea & Dad! Get ready for a family episode with Thea and her father, Rogelio, as they discuss his life growing up in Panama, their...

Power is Fun!

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to Episode 42: Power is Fun! In this solo episode, Thea Monyeé is helping us to reframe our understanding of power to accommodate a definition that allows us to enjoy our strength, ability, and capacity. ⁣...

The Power of Community Building w/ Kat Magill

Hey, #shiftshapers! In Episode 41: The Power of Community-Building with Kat Magill, we're shifting our understanding of what it means to relate to one another and grow together! @prettysimplekat is a 2x National Poetry Slam finalist and founder...

Full Power w/ Dr. Sayida Peprah

Hey, #shiftshapers, it's that time once again! A fresh, new episode of STS awaits! Tune in to Episode 40: Full Power featuring our guest, the amazing Dr. Sayida Peprah. @drsayida is both a licensed clinical psychologist and birth doula. She...

Empowering Abolitionist Education w/ Dr. Farima Pour-Khorshid

Hey, #shiftshapers! Prepare to be shifted by a new, powerful episode of STS! This week, in Episode 39: Empowering Abolitionist Education with Dr. Farima Pour-Khorshid, we're decolonizing education, talking about liberation, and activating an...

The Power of Trust

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to Episode 38: The Power of Trust. What comes to your mind when you think of the word 'trust'?⁣ ⁣ Are you trustworthy? Do you place your trust in people or things? If so, how has it benefitted you or harmed...

What About Yo Friends w/ EbonyJanice!⁣ ⁣

Hey shiftshapers, it's time to get personal! This week we're talking about your inner circle in Episode 37: What About Yo Friends with EbonyJanice!⁣ ⁣ EbonyJanice Moore is a womanist scholar, author, and activist doing community-organizing work,...

The Power to Heal Spiritual Wounds w/ Mayda Del Valle

Hey, #shiftshapers! Join us this week for Episode 36: The Power to Heal Spiritual Wounds with Mayda Del Valle!⁣ ⁣ Poet and performer @maydadelvalle has been described by the Chicago Sun Times as having "a way with words. Sometimes they seem to...

The Power of Healing Father Wounds with Mark Winkler

Hey, #shiftshapers! This week, in Episode 35: The Power of Healing Father Wounds with Mark Winkler!⁣ ⁣ Together, let's take time to explore the source of our wounds so that we can create and employ tools for healing.⁣ ⁣ Mark Winkler is an...

The Power of Healing

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to Episode 34: The Power of Healing. In this solo episode, our host, licensed family therapist Thea Monyeé helps us address the wounds we have resisted healing. This is the episode that we need! Make time...

Run that Back! w/ Rhonda Richards-Smith

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to Episode 33: Run that Back! with Rhonda Richards-Smith! Rhonda Richards-Smith is an award-winning psychotherapist and wellness expert. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a graduate of the...

The Power of the Breath w/ Dr. Crystal Jones

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to exhale and breathe in a fresh new episode of #STS! This week, in Episode 32: The Power of the Breath, we are focusing on our essential life-giving force with Dr. Crystal Jones! Dr. Crystal is here to witness and be...

The Power of Virtual Intimacy w/ Joi Madison

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to a brand new episode of #STS! This week, in Episode 31: The Power of Virtual Intimacy, we are shifting our perspective with Joi Madison! Raised in South Central Los Angeles and a "citizen of the globe," Joi...

Power is Mine w/ Sonya Renee Taylor

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to tune in to a brand new episode of #STS! This week, in Episode 30: Power is Mine, we are tapping into the wisdom of the incomparable Sonya Renee Taylor! @SonyaReneeTaylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of...

In Power

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's a New Year and a new season of Shaping the Shift! We're so excited to be in this space of possibility with you. Looking back, we've made it through an incredible number of challenges and feel empowered to go forward in this...

Audacity

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time to get deeper into our intention to expand! Join us for the final episode of season two! In Episode 28: Audacity, Thea Monyeé shares a powerful message to inspire you to step into the new season of shaping your future....

Meet MarleyAyo with the MarleyAyo Team

Hey #shiftshapers, join us for an uplifting and inspiring episode of Shaping the Shift! Today, in Episode 27: Meet MarleyAyo, we are getting to know the MarleyAyo team! MarleyAyo is the brainchild of STS host Thea Monyeé. This creative wellness...

Repurposing 2020 w/ Dr. Candice "Cece" Weaver

Hey, #shiftshapers! Make time today to expand your perspective and join us for a belief shifting episode of Shaping the Shift! ⁣ ⁣ In Episode 26: Repurposing 2020 with Dr. Candice "Cece" Weaver, Thea Monyeé, and special guest, @ceasydoesit delve...

Black Beyond Borders w/ Dr. Malliha & DJ SheRock

Hey, #shiftshapers! Join us on a journey through the newest episode of Shaping the Shift! Today, our special guests are the incredible duo known as @gypsetlovers, Dr. Malliha Ahmad, and DJ SheRock! In Episode 25: Black Beyond Borders, we are setting...

Decolonizing Wealth w/ Patrice Washington

Hey, #shiftshapers! It's time for another incredible episode of Shaping the Shift! Trust us, you don't want to miss a second of this one!   Today, our special guest is the fabulous Patrice Washington​ and she joins us in Episode 24: Decolonizing...

We Can Shape This

It is with gratitude and great relief that we are finally on the other side of this election. For what felt like an eternity, Election Day loomed in the distance, and it felt as if we were collectively holding our breath. Now we can breathe. Join our...

Election Shift 2020 w/ Dem Black Mamas!

Thea Monyeé has teamed up with Crystal Tenille Irby and NeKisha Killings for the STS + DBM mashup that is guaranteed to help you get your life! Dem Black Mamas podcast answers all the questions yo mama won't! From sex & dream catching to adulting...

Making Small & Tender Changes w/ adrienne maree brown

Shiftshapers, we are overcome with joy as we release the newest episode of Shaping the Shift! Please join us for Episode 21: Making Small & Tender Changes with the one and only adrienne maree brown. After this conversation, our hearts are...

Writing Our Future w/ Nikki Skies

Hey, #ShiftShapers! It's time to dive into another insightful conversation between friends, host Thea Monyeé, and special guest in episode 20 of Shaping the Shift: Writing Our Future with Nikki Skies.⁣ ⁣Nikki Skies (@nskies) is an accomplished...

Liberation Within Limitations w/ Thea Monyeé

It's time to expand our understanding of liberation! Join us for this week's powerful, new episode of Shaping the Shift with Thea Monyeé, Episode 19: Liberation Within Limitations! ⁣This is going to be an episode that you will want to share with a...

Simple Shiny Heauxs w/ Chaz Lamar Cruz

Hey Shift Shapers! Simple Shiny Heauxs: A Check In with our special guest Chaz Lamar Cruz is a fun, insightful conversation about self-realization and acceptance. It's definitely what we need as we live through these various political and social...

Liberating Our Artists w/ Melanie Fiona

It's time for the newest episode of STS! Join us today for a great conversation between our host Thea Monyeé, and very special guest, Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona), a Mindful Artist. ⁣ In Episode 17: Liberating Our Artists with Melanie Fiona,...

Expanding Our Trauma w/ Jimanekia Eborn

Hey #shiftshapers, come and expand! Join us for episode 16 of Shaping the Shift: Expanding Our Trauma with our special guest, Jimanekia Eborn!⁣ ⁣ Jimanekia (@jimanekia) has worked in mental health for over a decade and saw the need for more...

Into the 97%

It's time to expand in the face of challenge! Shaping the Shift is back! Taking time out enabled us to reflect on the direction and purpose behind STS. We are grateful for our growing STS team and community! On the 19th year anniversary of an event...

With Gratitude

This episode recaps our first season of Shaping The Shift as host, Thea Monyeé discusses aspects of her own journey and shared a mantra for maintains our sovereign sacredness during these times 🖤🙏🏾🖤. All your love and support continue to...

Intention Setting and Birthday Joy w/ Jasai Madden

Dancing Through Change w/ Marina Magalhães

This week we are Dancing Through Change with diasporic dance icon, Marina Magalhaes! Join us for this episode as we sway and move through the uncertainty with ease and passion. We can’t wait for you to listen!   MARINA MAGALHÃES is...

My Song is Joy

This episode of Shaping the Shift is an intimate moment with host Thea Monyeé, and a tribute to our collective grief and hope as we continue to navigate this new world together.

In REAL Life w/ Crystal Tennille Irby

This week we are joined by my  Co-Host, Crystal Tennille Irby. This episode we are keeping it extra REAL! Join us for this episode In Real Life with Crystal Irby. We can’t wait for you to listen!   To learn more about Crystal’s work please...

Healer, Heal Thyself w/ Tiffany De Leon

This week we are joined by my personal reiki teacher and healer, Tiffany De Leon, also known as Tutubi Asul, to discuss healing for healers and her own healing journey This episode is soothing in so many ways. We can’t wait for you to listen!  To...

Embracing Oya w/ Iyanifa Fatumininu Adeola

This week we are joined by a true Oya Priestess, , to discuss Embracing Oya and decolonizing spirituality. This episode is filled with candid conversation about confronting the impact of white supremacy on Black spirituality and how our spirituality...

Awakening Power w/ Devi Brown

We are halfway through our first season and who knew how prophetic naming this podcast  would be? Our guest this week is evidence of the intention of this platform and  has been using her voice and her platform to help people of color to access and...

The Process

This episode recaps our first month of Shaping The Shift as host, Thea Monyeé discusses aspects of her own journey and shared a mantra for maintains our sovereign sacredness during these times 🖤🙏🏾🖤.   All you love and support...

Freestylin' w/ EbonyJanice

There’s no way I could recap this month’s juiciness all by myself. I had to bring in the incomparable  to have a heart to heart with me about the gems and joys we have experienced on Shaping The Shift in five episodes!   EbonyJanice Moore is...

Thriving Through Loss w/ Ev'yan Whitney

Welcome Back ShiftShapers!   This week we are joined by the game-changing  to discuss how to SHIFT with loss, change, and allow ourselves to evolve through the uncertainty of it all! Make sure you have a copy of your SHIFT SHEET ready! Don’t...

Being Brave with Akilah S. Richards

This week  welcomes gamechanger Akilah S. Richards for a deliciously candid conversation about what it means to BE BRAVE, particularly as Black women. This episode is filled with gems so make sure you have a copy of your SHIFT SHEET, if not, we highly...

Shaping the After

This episode of  goes deeper into our understanding of The After and how our emotions can be used to shape the world we step into post-quarantine!    After you are done listening to this week’s episode, please visit our website and sign up...

Welcome to the After

This delicious teaser episode previews the exciting conversations listeners can expect from Shaping the Shift with Thea Monyeé.  

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We Are Eternal with Rene Marie

Breathe & Listen: To Be Black, Wild, & Loved

The Wild Body W Jessica Schafer

Breathe & Listen: Can A Wild Black Thang Like Me Be Loved?

We Are Sovereign W Akilah S. Richards

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